WHO Calls on China to Share Critical Covid Origins Data

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:01:38 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
WHO Calls on China to Share Critical Covid Origins Data

The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for transparency in tracking the origins of Covid-19 as the pandemic marks its fifth anniversary.


As the World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates the five-year mark since Covid-19 was first reported in Wuhan, it has renewed its plea for China to disclose critical data regarding the origins of the pandemic. In a recent statement, the WHO described the sharing of information as both a "moral and scientific imperative," stressing that global cooperation is essential for preventing future epidemics and pandemics.

While many experts believe the virus likely transferred from animals to humans, speculation persists regarding a potential laboratory origin. Despite these concerns, China has maintained its rejection of the lab leak theory. Just last month, researchers concluded that the virus came from infected animals sold in a market in Wuhan, a finding based on extensive analysis of samples from early 2020.

Reflecting on the timeline of the pandemic, the WHO highlighted its early engagement with the situation, noting how it quickly mobilized to combat the spreading virus. The organization detailed its rapid response in January 2020, including the issuance of guidance for countries and collaboration on laboratory testing protocols.

Moreover, the statement expressed a commitment to honor the lives lost and affected by Covid-19, celebrate the efforts of healthcare workers, and emphasize the importance of learning from this global health crisis in order to establish a healthier future.

In a notable development earlier this year, the WHO declared that Covid-19 no longer constituted a "global health emergency," with one estimate suggesting 20 million deaths, three times the official count. As the world marks this significant moment, the organization stresses the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of possible future pandemics, warning that the next outbreak could arise at any time.

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